News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
CITY COLLEGE–Despite the “freedom” delivery gigs provide New Yorkers, the lack of benefits, sick pay and steady work are financially debilitating – even with government regulations in place to raise hourly wages. Story by Jana Elsayed
Financial Life Feels Shaky For App-Based Delivery Workers Read More
CITY COLLEGE–Students with diverse cultural backgrounds detail how they attempt to embrace their roots and American identity while navigating life on campus as first-generation. Story by Marrianna Perreira
First-Gen College Students Often Feel Torn Between Two Worlds Read More
CITY COLLEGE–Make the Road NY, an immigrant rights advocacy group, led a workshop for students on how to protect themselves if stopped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Story by Susannah Pittman
Undocumented CCNY Students Learn About Their Rights Read More
CITY COLLEGE– “We’ve been here before, but it feels different now. It’s like the weight of the unknown is heavier than ever,” an interviewee said about Donald Trump’s re-election. Story by Daniela Aristizábal
A Working-Class Family’s Concerns in Trump’s America Read More
CITY COLLEGE–With President-elect Donald Trump returning to office and more young people moving to the right, democratic CCNY students are worried about the country’s future. Story by Jermica Jackson
Democratic Youth Grapple With Trump 2024 Read More
CITY COLLEGE– Students remain disappointed in CCNY’s removal of the encampments protesting the war in Gaza, especially the college president’s call for the NYPD. Story by Jack Devitt
Gaza, Encampment and NYPD Still Big Issues for CCNY Students Read More